Is Fragrance World Posh Omega a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Essence de Parfum?

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Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 2023
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum
A truly divisive Le Male flanker. This 'grown-up' take on the classic is loved by many for its mature leather and vanilla, but others find it unremarkable or even harsh. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're chasing that discontinued hype.
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Our Verdict - Posh Omega EDP
If you're after a budget-friendly clone of a discontinued classic, Posh Omega is a no-brainer. It delivers that signature sweet, spicy, and leather vibe for a fraction of the price, though it might lack the smoothness of its inspiration.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum A Posh Omega EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum
Posh Omega EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 35% vs 36%
Leather 32% vs 28%
Lavender 27% vs 26%
Vanilla 24% vs 25%
Pepper 23% vs 25%
Cinnamon 22% vs 25%
Coumarin 21% vs 25%
Artemisia 20% vs 18%
Bergamot 20% vs 19%
Amberwood 19% vs 18%
Sage 17% vs 19%
Musk 17% vs 16%
Costus 17% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 35% vs 36%
Pepper 23% vs 25%
Artemisia 20% vs 18%
Bergamot 20% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Leather 32% vs 28%
Lavender 27% vs 26%
Cinnamon 22% vs 25%
Sage 17% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 25%
Coumarin 21% vs 25%
Amberwood 19% vs 18%
Musk 17% vs 16%
Costus 17% vs 14%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Le Male Essence de Parfum Posh Omega
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Male Essence de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and leathery profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it an excellent choice for dates or formal evening events. While some find it office-safe due to its toned-down sillage, its sensual nature might be too much for casual daytime wear or sport.

Posh Omega

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and warm, sweet, and spicy profile make it fantastic for dates and evenings out. While some might wear it casually, the noticeable sillage and depth might be a bit much for a formal office setting or active sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Leather, Musk, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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